Louise Rooney

Louise Rooney MBACP Dip. Ed (Warwick) ISVA (Adv). is a trained counsellor, CBT therapist, (BACP Member 619534) Advanced Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (NOCN), and teacher. Currently Head of Wellbeing and Personal Development at Solihull School in the Midlands, Louise’s background is in counselling, teaching, and training in the NHS, education sector, social services, military mental health, the criminal justice system, College of Policing, and charitable sector around key themes of mental health and wellbeing, vulnerability, resilience, trauma, diversity, and counsellor training (OCN). In her private practice, she has worked with children and adults, couples, and family groups across a range of therapeutic themes. As an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Louise has also supported victims of crime and witnesses through the reporting process and in court.  

Awarded two Chief Constable Commendations for her work with vulnerable social groups and by West Midlands Police and Warwickshire Police, Louise is also the Anti-Discrimination Lead for her school and has been commended at inspection for her inclusive and innovative approach to teaching and training.